Ricciardo stays connected to Verstappen, critiques Norris's texting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Daniel Ricciardo remains in contact with Max Verstappen, citing him as the driver he texts most frequently among current Formula 1 competitors. Ricciardo, who left F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, described Lando Norris as a poor communicator via text, stating Norris tends to stop replying after a few messages. Currently, Ricciardo is enjoying his time away from racing, serving as an ambassador for Ford Racing while contemplating the possibility of a future return to competition. He expressed gratitude for the freedom of not being under the pressures of racing.
- •Ricciardo texts Verstappen more than any other F1 driver.
- •He criticized Lando Norris for being a poor texter.
- •Ricciardo has ruled out a return to racing for now.
- •He is enjoying life away from competitive racing.
- •Ricciardo remains open to future racing opportunities.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ricciardo stays in touch with Verstappen: 'But Norris is horrible at that'
"Daniel Ricciardo is still in touch with his former Red Bull Racing teammate, Max Verstappen. He texts the Dutchman more than anyone else on the current F1 grid, he explained.
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